Henson Creek Trail:
Maryland
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Description:
Located in the southwestern portion of Prince George's County, Maryland, Henson Creek Trail is currently 5.8 miles long. The trail (also known as the Matthew Henson Greenway) is a stream valley greenway running between the Suitland Parkway and the Potomac River. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission owns the majority of the corridor. The greenway provides water quality and resource protection benefits and a connection to the Potomac Scenic Heritage Trail. A 5.8 mile hiker/biker/equestrian trail exists in this corridor, with an estimated three miles to be completed.

Extending from Temple Hill Road southward to Oxon Hill Road, the trail goes through Henson Creek Neighborhood Park, crosses Brinkley Road through the Henson Creek Stream Valley Park, passes Rosecroft Raceway, Tucker Road Community Park, Tucker Road Ice Rink, and Henson Creek Golf Course, and crosses Indian Head Highway before reaching its southern terminus. The trail provides a scenic, recreational route through Henson Creek Stream Valley Park for hiking, biking, jogging, horseback riding, and in-line skating.

More information and a trail map can be found on the Trail Websites, or call the Prince George's County Department of Parks & Recreation at 301-699-2407.
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Parking & Trail Access:
Henson Creek Neighborhood Park: From Indian Head Highway, head north/east on Livingston Road until it becomes Saint Barnabas Road. Continue on Saint Barnabas Road north towards Temple Hills. Take a right onto Temple Hill Road; continue left at the traffic light to stay on Temple Hill Road. The park is located on the right as soon as you cross the creek. From Branch Avenue, go south/west on Allentown Road. Take a right onto Brinkley Road and right again onto Temple Hill Road. The park is on your left just after you pass Henderson Road (on the right.)

Bock Road: From Indian Head Highway, head north/east on Livingston Road opposite Kerby Hill Road and turn right onto Saint Barnabas Road. From Saint Barnabas Road, take a right onto Bock Road and right at the bottom of the hill into the parking area. From the Capital Beltway (I-95), take Exit 4A to Saint Barnabas Road south (Rt. 414). Eastbound on the Beltway, go straight ahead at the exit and then turn right onto Saint Barnabas Road; westbound on the Beltway, turn left at the first light and immediate right onto Saint Barnabas Road. At the next light, take a left onto Bock Road, and right at the bottom of the hill into the parking area.

Tucker Road Community Center: From Indian Head Highway go east on Palmer Road. Take a left onto Tucker Road then left again onto Ferguson Lane. Take your first right onto Wilson Way. Parking is at the Community Center on the right. From the Capital Beltway (495), take Exit 4 to Saint Barnabas Road south (Rt. 414). Take a left onto Tucker Road; right onto Ferguson Lane; and right onto Wilson Way to the parking area.

Tor-Bryan Neighborhood Park: From the Capital Beltway (495), take Exit 3 to Oxon Hill Road south. Follow Oxon Hill Road for about 25 miles. Take a left onto Tor-Bryan Road and follow to the Neighborhood Park.

More information and a trail map can be found on the Trail Websites, or call the Prince George's County Department of Parks & Recreation at 301-699-2407.
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Reviews: [3 trail ratings]
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The last bridge near 210 needs to be repaired A.S.A.P.
By albertharris in May, 2011
This bridge has been out to long now and needs to be open, i love this trail but we need the complete trail.
Why is the last bridge on the trail still out?
By albertharris in May, 2011
Can anyone tell me way that bridge is still out? and when are the parks/county people going to repair it?
Henson Creek Trail- Parking lot
By KBwalker in September, 2010
This is a very nice trail. There seem to be plenty of people walking along it, especially on the weekends.

I do warn anyone planning to walk this trail to NOT park at the small parking lot just off Brinkley Road (down the Street from Jumbo International Foods Grocery Store). Our car was broken into today 9/19/10. Nothing of value was taken (we don't leave stuff in the car), but the driver's side window was smashed completely and the idiot who committed this crime also damaged the ignition, so we had to have the car towed. It was an unfortunate ending to an otherwise nice day.

Just park your car elsewhere instead of on this little lot, which frankly is kind of hard to get out of anyway, as it's hard to see oncoming traffic when exiting. And remember to bring your cellphone along, just in case.

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One of the trail bridges that cross the Creek
Trail Facts
Trail End Points: (in southwestern Prince George's County) Temple Hill Road southward to Oxon Hill Road
Counties: Prince Georges
Trail Length: 5.8 miles
Trail Category: Greenway/Non-RT
Trail Surfaces: Asphalt
Trail Activities: Bike, Inline Skating, Wheelchair Accessible, Horseback Riding, Walking
TrailLink ID: 6032399

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